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Cheap flights from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £184

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CMB
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from England to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for England to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£502

One-way from

£184

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£660

Good round-trip deal

£709 or less

Good one-way deal

£486 or less
11/2-26/2
  • 11/2-26/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • England to Colombo
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20/2
  • 20/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • England to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£85 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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Cheapest flights from England to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from England to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Wed 11/211:40EDI - CMB
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/204:45CMB - EDI
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£502
Sun 19/417:05MAN - CMB
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/410:00CMB - MAN
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£523
Sat 7/319:25MAN - CMB
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/319:30CMB - MAN
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£524
Sat 7/319:25MAN - CMB
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/304:00CMB - MAN
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£526
Fri 10/406:15MAN - CMB
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/505:15CMB - MAN
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£527
Sun 19/417:05MAN - CMB
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/404:10CMB - MAN
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£528
Thu 21/508:15MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 3/620:15CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1£529
Sat 7/319:25MAN - CMB
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/304:00CMB - MAN
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£531
Sun 11/118:15MAN - CMB
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/114:45CMB - MAN
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£532
Thu 26/211:30MAN - CMB
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/317:05CMB - MAN
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£533
Thu 12/306:10MAN - CMB
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/322:15CMB - MAN
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£534
Sun 22/211:40MAN - CMB
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/317:05CMB - MAN
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£535

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Return

Price

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/2

11:40-02:00

3 stops32h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/2

04:45-10:55

2 stops35h 40m

£502

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 5/2

11:40-08:10

1 stop15h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

22:15-09:15

1 stop16h 30m

£547

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 28/1

14:00-03:55

2 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/2

04:45-23:10

2 stops23h 55m

£555

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Fri 30/1

16:25-15:00

3 stops41h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

22:15-23:10

2 stops30h 25m

£555

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 5/3

06:15-08:10

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

22:15-19:30

2 stops26h 45m

£556

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sun 19/4

07:00-08:45

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

18:55-18:15

3 stops27h 50m

£556

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

10:50-05:20

1 stop14h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

06:50-22:10

1 stop19h 50m

£568

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

10:50-05:20

1 stop14h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

06:50-16:40

1 stop14h 20m

£574

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

08:40-02:45

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/3

04:15-12:35

1 stop13h 50m

£579

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

08:40-02:45

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/3

04:15-12:35

1 stop13h 50m

£579

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Best time to book a flight from England to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £391). Flying from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £563). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ENG to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from England to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

When flying from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from England to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

The most flights from GBENG to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from England to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Departing from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 12h 35m. There are 5398 mi between England and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £234 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from £249 and Gulf Air from £257 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, London Stansted - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or London Gatwick - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl when deciding on the best route from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £394. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for £469 on average, our data indicates £1,640 when flying from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from England to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on England to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from England to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from England to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from England to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from England to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £391). Flying from England to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £563). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from England to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£157Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SAUDIACheapest£347Average£416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£400Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Air IndiaCheapest£416Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest£429Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest£459Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£485Average£788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£516Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest£539Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China EasternCheapest£545Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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